Pressurized christmas tree watering system

Abstract

A watering system for a tree such as a Christmas tree, or other plant, in accordance with an embodiment of the present application includes a low pressure water source, a fluid connection line and an interface watering device connected to the tree. The interface watering device may be a cup, a stopper, or threaded fitting, for example that provides water from the water source via the line to the water source. A method for supplying fluid matter into plants or trees in accordance with an embodiment of the present application includes drilling a hole into the plant stem or trunk and installing a pressure tight connection in the hole so that fluid may be forced into the plant or tree.

1 . A watering system for a tree comprising:
 a water source;   a connecting tube in fluid communication with the water source; and   an interface device configured and operable for connection to a trunk of the tree and including an inlet in fluid communication with the connecting tube to supply water to the tree.   
     
     
         2 . The watering system of  claim 1 , wherein the water source further comprises a hanger configured and operable to hang the water source at a desired height such that gravity provides a low pressure flow of water out of the water source to the tree. 
     
     
         3 . The watering system of  claim 1 , wherein the water source includes an inlet configured and operable to receive water such that the water source is refillable. 
     
     
         4 . The watering system of  claim 1 , wherein the water source is removably connected to the connecting tube such that the water source is removable from the watering system when it is empty. 
     
     
         5 . The watering system of  claim 2 , wherein the water source is a flexible bag including an amount of water. 
     
     
         6 . The watering system of  claim 1 , wherein the interface device is a rubber cup configured and operable for attachment to a bottom end of a trunk of the tree. 
     
     
         7 . The watering system of  claim 6 , wherein the rubber cup includes an inlet opening configured and operable for connection to the connecting tube such that water from the connecting tube is provided to the tree. 
     
     
         8 . The watering system of  claim 6 , further comprising a fastener configured and operable to secure the rubber cup to the trunk of the tree. 
     
     
         9 . The watering system of  claim 6 , further comprising a low pressure caulk seal provided between the tree trunk and the rubber cup at a top of the rubber cup. 
     
     
         10 . The watering device of  claim 1 , wherein the water source is a low pressure container including a hand pump configured and operable to adjust air pressure in the container such that a steady flow of water out of the container and into the connecting tube is provided. 
     
     
         11 . The watering device of  claim 1 , wherein the interface device is a stopper including a central opening in fluid communication with the connecting tube, wherein the stopper is configured for placement in a hole formed in a trunk of the tree. 
     
     
         12 . The watering device of  claim 1 , wherein the interface device is a threaded fitting including a central opening in fluid communication with the connecting tube, wherein the threaded fitting is configured and operable to be screwed into a hole formed in a trunk of the tree. 
     
     
         13 . The watering device of  claim 12 , wherein the threaded fitting includes self tapping threads on a first end thereof. 
     
     
         14 . The watering device of  claim 12 , wherein the threaded fitting includes a handle portion configured and operable to aid a user in screwing the threaded fitting into the hole by hand. 
     
     
         15 . The watering device of  claim 12 , wherein the threaded fitting includes a tool element configured and operable to aid a user in screwing the threaded fitting into the hole using a tool. 
     
     
         16 . The watering system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a tree stand configured and operable to receive a lower end of a trunk of the tree;   the tree stand including:
 a water bucket configured and operable to hold an amount of water such that the lower end of the trunk of the tree is in the water; and 
 a float valve provided in the water bucket and configured and operable to open and close to maintain a desired amount of water in the water bucket; and 
   a second connecting tube connected between the water source and the float valve to provide water to the water bucket to maintain the desired amount of water in the water bucket.   
     
     
         17 . A method for supplementing nutrients and fluid to a plant comprises:
 drilling a hole of a desired diameter in a trunk of the plant;   installing an interface device configured and operable to provide at least water to the plant in the hole; and   connecting the interface device to a pressurized supply of water and nutrients.